Moroccan Spiced Beef with Quinoa Tabbouleh

Prep Time:  11 minutes (plus 2 hours to marinate)   |    Cook Time:  19 minutes   |    Total Time:  30 minutes (plus 2 hours to marinate)   |    Servings:  16

Ingredients:

Spiced Beef:

  • 1 tablespoon  Stonemill  Ground Ginger*
  • 1 tablespoon  Stonemill  Cumin
  • 1½ teaspoon  Stonemill  Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon  Stonemill  Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon  Stonemill  Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon  Stonemill  Iodized Salt
  • ¼ cup  Carlini  Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1½ pounds Black Angus Top Sirloin Steak

Tabbouleh:

  • ½ cup  Simply Nature  Organic Quinoa, cooked and cooled
  • ½ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • ½ red onion, minced
  • ¼ cup chopped mint
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • Stonemill  Iodized Salt, to taste
  • Stonemill  Ground Black Pepper, to taste

*These are Seasonal items that are only in stores for a limited time and may no longer be available.

Directions:                                  

  1. In a medium bowl, combine ginger, cumin, chili powder, pepper, cinnamon, salt and olive oil. In a resealable bag, add steak and marinade mixture. Marinate minimum 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix quinoa, parsley, cucumber, onion, mint and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  4. Grill steak to an internal temperature of 135°, approximately 5-7 minutes per side. Let rest 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak; top with tabbouleh salad.

TIP: Tabbouleh flavor enhances as it sits. Tabbouleh can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Morgan, ALDI Test Kitchen